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December 24, 2016 - At approx. 6PM on Christmas Eve, Sussex EOC alerted Laurel Fire Department of a MVC on RT24 in the area of the graveyard. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a pickup truck that had ran into a pole and cute the pole in two. Emergency personnel had to wait for the power company arrive to ensure the safety of the fire and ems workers to assist the driver out of the car. Sharptown Fire Dept was alerted to assist on the Sharptown side of accident. Del Dot was requested to the scene, and once they arrived all fire units were released.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -SERIOUS MVC -ROUTE 404-HILLSBORO, MD.

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October 17, 2016 - Caroline dispatched Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro) and Paramedic 14 for an MVC with injuries in the intersection of Route 404 and Ridgely Road. Chief 80 (D. Lister) arrived on location to find 3 vehicles involved and established Command. After further investigation Command requested an additional Paramedic Unit and an additional Engine Company. One patient was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center by Trooper 4, one patient was transported to PRMC in Salisbury by Paramedic 13 and all other patients refused treatment at the scene.

The cause of the accident was investigated by the Maryland State Police.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -TRAINING AND CONTROLLED BURN -NEWARK, MD

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September 12, 2016 - Pictures from the training and controlled burn in Newark, MD

September 5, 2016 - 9/5/16 – Queen Anne’s County dispatched Station 3 (Queenstown), Hazmat 1 (Kent Island) and Paramedic 3 for an MVC with a fuel leak on Bloomingdale Road. Units arrived on location to find a trash truck overturned in the roadway with an active leak. Crews were able to quickly contain the leak and all three occupants refused treatment at the scene. The roadway remained closed for several hours while the wreckage was removed. The cause of the accident is being investigated by the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Department.

August 30, 2016 - Shortly before noon, Dorchester Central dispatched units to a serious MVC with rollover on Route 50 in the area of Maiden Forest Road. Units arrived on location to find one tractor-trailer overturned with a utility pole and wires down. The driver was the lone occupant and he was transported to PRMC in serious condition. West bound Route 50 remained closed until early evening while crews from Choptank Electric replaced the pole and crews from Jess Jr.’s and Sons cleaned up the wreckage. The cause of the accident is being investigated by the Maryland State Police.

August 28, 2016 - At approximately 2:45 PM Queen Anne’s County dispatched Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro) and Paramedic 400 for an MVC with injuries on Starr Road in the area of Horseshoe Road. Chief 80 (D. Lister) arrived on location to find one vehicle in the field with the occupants still inside. After patient evaluation, Aviation was requested. Once crews completed extrication, both patients were transported to the Armory where Engine 401 (Ridgely) had secured the LZ. Both patients were flown to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland by Trooper 6.

The cause of the accident is being investigated by the Maryland State Police.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -TRAINING AND CONTROLLED BURN

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August 28, 2016 - Story to Follow

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -SERIOUS MVC -CORDOVA RD. -CORDOVA, MD

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August 11, 2016 - At approximately 9:45 AM Talbot Center dispatched Station 50 (Cordova), Station 60 (Easton), Paramedic 90 and Paramedic 96 for an MVC, reported serious with rollover on Cordova Road in the area of Three Bridge Branch Road. Units arrived on location to find two vehicles involved with two patients still in the overturned vehicle. The driver of the dump truck refused treatment at the scene, the driver of the second vehicle was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center by Trooper 6 and the third patient was transported to a local facility with minor injuries. The cause of the accident was investigated by the Talbot County Sheriff’s Department.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -SERIOUS MVC -RIDGELY ROAD -RIDGELY, MD

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August 3, 2016 - Caroline dispatched Station 400 (Ridgely), Station 600 (Greensboro), Paramedic 13 and Paramedic 16 for an MVC reported serious at the intersection of Ridgely Road and Holly Road. Units arrived on location to find a pickup in the roadway with extensive damage and the driver heavily entrapped. After further investigation a tractor-trailer, which was involved in the accident, was found approximately a ¼ mile down the road in a corn field. After extrication and patient evaluation, the driver of the tractor-trailer was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center by Trooper 6 and the driver of the pickup was transported to a local facility by Paramedic 16 with minor injuries.

The cause of the accident was investigated by the Maryland State Police.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -MVC WITH INJURIES -ROUTE 322-EASTON, MD

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July 27, 2016 - Talbot Center dispatched Station 60 (Easton), Station 50 (Cordova), Paramedic 90 and Paramedic 96 for an MVC, reported serious, at the intersection of North Washington Street and the Bypass. Units arrived on location to find two vehicles involved with no entrapment. Both patients were transported to a local facility with minor injuries.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -HOUSE FIRE -LOG CABIN RD

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July 8, 2016 - At 11:36 AM, Salisbury Fire Department, along with Hebron Fire Department and Delmar Fire Department, were alerted for a house fire at Log Cabin Rd and Santa Fe Dr. Crews arrived to find smoke coming from the eves of the house. Once the firefighters made entry into the house, they found a dog that was suffering from smoke inhalation. Fire/EMS quickly put the dog on oxygen, utilizing the animal oxygen mask, and before long the dog was back up and walking. Crews were able to get the fire knocked down and do overhaul to ensure that the fire had not extended anymore. The fire is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshals Office.

July 7, 2016 - At approximately 11:00 AM Caroline dispatched Station 300 (Denton), Station 200 (Preston) and Paramedic 14 for an MVC with rollover on Harmony Road in the area of Williston Road. Units arrived on location to find one dump truck overturned and one passenger car with extensive front end damage. All patients were self-extricated and refused treatment at the scene. A Hazmat Unit was requested from Dorchester County to pump the fuel and hydraulic tank prior to the dump truck being up righted.

The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Maryland State Police.

July 6, 2016 - Queen Anne’s County dispatched Station 4 (Goodwill), Paramedic 4, Paramedic 400, EMS-3 and Talbot County Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro) for an MVC in front of 1704 Ruthsburg Road. Units arrived on location to find one tractor-trailer overturned in the caller’s front yard. After the patients were evaluated, Aviation was requested. The driver of the truck refused treatment at the scene and the passenger was flown by Trooper 6 to John Hopkins in Baltimore. Station 1 (Kent Island) was requested to the scene with their pump-off trailer to remove the diesel fuel from the saddle tanks prior to up righting the truck.

The cause of the accident is being investigated by the Maryland State Police.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -MVC WITH ROLLOVER -ROUTE 50-EASTON, MD

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May 5, 2016 - 5/5/16 - Talbot Center dispatched Station 60 (Easton), Station 30 (Trappe), Paramedic 93 and Paramedic 96 for an MVC with rollover at the intersection of Ocean Gateway and Dover Road. Units arrived on location to find one tractor-trailer overturned with an active leak from the trailer. After further investigation it was determined the tanker was loaded with non-potable water which was pumped off prior to being up-righted. The driver of the truck refused treatment at the scene. Dorchester County Station 1 (Cambridge) was also on the Rescue Box to assist with pumping the fuel from the saddle tanks.

April 7, 2016 - Talbot Center dispatched Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro), Station 50 (Cordova) and Paramedic 90 for an MVC with rollover on Route 404 in the area of Church Lane. Units arrived on location to find one tractor-trailer overturned with the driver self-extricated. The driver refused treatment at the scene and the accident was investigated by the Maryland State Police.

March 30, 2016 - At approximately 6:35 PM Caroline dispatched Station 300 (Denton), Station 400 (Ridgely) and Paramedic 13 for an MVC, reported serious, in the intersection of Shore Highway and River Road. Units arrived on location to find two vehicles involved. Both patients were transported to The University of Maryland Shore Medical Center in Easton with minor injuries.

The cause of the accident is being investigated by the Maryland State Police.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -HOUSE FIRE -SALISBURY MD

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March 19, 2016 - Crews were dispatched for the report of a house on fire. They arrived to find a single family, single story ranch style, with fire from the B/C corner. Engine 16 dropped their supply line and stretched a line through side A. Truck 2 arrived, splitting crews, interior searched for trapped victims, while the driver and OVM vented horizontally and vertically above the fire room.

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ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -MULCH FIRE CHICCOS SALISBURY

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March 18, 2016 - Story to follow.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -MVC WITH RESCUE SALISBURY MD

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March 16, 2016 - Around 2:30PM Wicomico Central alerted Salisbury Fire Department of a MVC with a vehicle into a building. Crews arrived to find one vehicle off the road into a building. Salisbury EMS transported to patients to PRMC.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -TRAINING IN LAUREL

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March 5, 2016 - Story to Follow

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -HOUSE FIRE -PHILLIPS AVE -SALISBURY

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March 3, 2016 - At 3:30PM Wicomico Central alerted Stations 16,2 and 1 of a house fire on Phillips Ave. Firefighters arrived to find a house with fire and smoke showing. Crews quick extinguished the fire and put the situation under control.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -SERIOUS MVC -ELLIOTT ROAD -EASTON, MD.

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January 27, 2016 - Shortly before 6:00 PM Talbot Center dispatched Station 60 (Easton), Paramedic 90 and Paramedic 94 for an MVC involving a motorcycle on Elliott Road in the area of Teal Drive. Units arrived on location to find a motorcycle and van involved. The driver of the van refused treatment at the scene and the operator of the motorcycle was transported in critical condition to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center by Trooper 4.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -MVC WITH INJURIES -ROUTE 309-CORDOVA, MD.

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January 26, 2016 - At approximately 8:50 AM Talbot Center dispatched Station 50 (Cordova) and Paramedic 90 for an MVC in the area of 11430 Cordova Road. Units arrived on location to find two vehicles involved. One driver refused treatment at the scene and the second driver was transported to the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center in Easton with minor injuries.

The cause of the accident was investigated by the Maryland State Police.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -MVC WITH INJURIES -ZION RD

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January 6, 2016 - Just after 4:30PM Wicomico Central alerted Station 6 Parsonsburg and Station 74 Delmar of a MVC with Rescue on Zion Rd. in the area of Broadleaf Dr. Chief Tyler arrived on scene and advised that there was one vehicle in the field and that there was not a rescue and that the Delmar units could go back in service. Parsonsburg EMS transported two people to PRMC.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -SERIOUS MVC -CORDOVA ROAD -CORDOVA, MD.

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January 4, 2016 - At approximately 12:50 PM Talbot Center dispatched Station 50 (Cordova) Paramedic 90 and Paramedic 96 for an MVC, reported serious, in the area of 11430 Cordova Road. Units arrived on location to find a single vehicle into a tree with extensive front-end damage. Three patients were transported to the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton with minor injuries. The forth patient was transported there as well and after being stabilized, he was transported to Johns Hopkins in critical condition.

The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Maryland State Police.

January 4, 2016 - At approximately 5:05 AM Talbot Center dispatched Station 50 (Cordova) and Paramedic 96 for an MVC with rollover on Matthewstown Road in the area of Turkey Creek Road. Units arrived on location to find a single vehicle overturned in the ditch. The driver had self-extricated and refused treatment at the scene. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Maryland State Police. Officer 501 (M. Secrist) had the command.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -MVC WITH INJURIES -DAGSBORO RD

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December 30, 2015 - Just before 5PM, Wicomico Central alerted Station 6 Parsonsburg of an MVC with injuries on Dagsboro Rd at Zion Rd. Crews arrived to find a two car accident with one vehicle in the ditch. One person was transported to PRMC.

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December 24, 2015 - At approximately 8:20 AM Talbot Center dispatched Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro) and Paramedic 90 for an MVC on Cordova Road in the area of Old Queen Anne Highway. Chief 80 (D. Lister) arrived on location to find two vehicles involved. Both drivers were transported to the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton with minor injuries.

November 10, 2015 - On Tuesday night, Sharptown Fire Department had the chance to cut up a tractor trailer. This is not something you get the chance to do very often. Different methods were used to take the doors, the windshield, the roof and the sleeper compartment. There was a good turn out for the evening.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -COMMERCIAL BUILDING FIRE

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November 5, 2015 - At just after 1PM, Salisbury Fire Department, along with Delmar Fire Department were alerted for a commercial building fire on Gordy Rd. in Salisbury. Crews arrived to find a small fire in a closet that was quickly extinguished. No one was injured in the incident.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -ACCIDENT WITH INJURIES -RT13 ITAO GORDY RD

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November 3, 2015 - At approx. 5 PM Salisbury Fire Department was dispatched for a accident with injuries at the intersection of Rt 13 and Gordy Rd. Crews arrived to find a two vehicle accident. Traffic was diverted to the turn lane during the incident. One patient was taken by private vehicle to the hospital.

September 11, 2015 - At approximately 3:50 AM Queen Anne’s County dispatched Station 4 (Goodwill) and Station 3 (Queenstown) from an MVC with rollover on Route 301 in the area of Bloomingdale Road. Units arrived on location to find a tractor-trailer into the woods with heavy damage. The driver was self-extricated and only suffered from minor injuries. Station 1 (Kent Island) was added to the Rescue Box to pump the fuel out of the saddle tanks and MDE was brought to the scene as well.

September 4, 2015 - Caroline dispatched Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro) and Paramedic 14 for an MVC on Tuckahoe Road in the area of Stoney Point Road. Officer 803 (C. McNeal) arrived on location, reported one vehicle into a tree and established command. The single occupant was transported to the Memorial Hospital at Easton with minor injuries.

The cause of the accident was investigated by the Maryland State Police.

May 14, 2015 - Caroline dispatched Station 400 (Ridgely), Station 600 (Greensboro), Paramedic 391 and Queen Anne’s County Paramedic 500 for an MVC with rollover and possible entrapment on Oakland Road in the area of Benedictine Lane. Units arrived on location to find two vehicles involved with significate damage to both . Several patients were transported to local facilities with minor injuries.

The cause of the accident was investigated by the Maryland State Police.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -SERIOUS MVC -ROUTE 213-CENTREVILLE, MD.

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May 8, 2015 - Queen Anne’s County dispatched Station 4 (Goodwill), Station 3 (Queenstown) and Queen Anne’s County DES for an MVC at the intersection of Route 213 and Route 309. Chief 4 (J. Kiel) arrived on location to find 2 vehicles involved and established command. All units from Station 3 were cancelled due to Engine 52 (Church Hill) being in Centreville on an assignment at the High School. One patient was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center by Trooper 1 and the driver of the other vehicle refused treatment at the scene.

The cause of the accident is being investigated by the Maryland State Police.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -FATAL MVC -ROUTE 404-QUEEN ANNE, MD.

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April 21, 2015 - Once again, Route 404 has proven to be one of the deadliest roads in the State of Maryland. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this tragedy.

At approximately 6:50 AM Talbot Center dispatched Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro), Station 50 (Cordova), Paramedic 90 and Paramedic 400 for an MVC, reported serious involving two tractor-trailers, on Route 404 in the area of Church Lane. Chief 80 (C. Morgan) arrived on location to find 3 tractor-trailers involved, one on fire, one with heavy entrapment and one with minor damage. Officer 801 (C. Morgan) established command and requested an additional Rescue and Engine from Station 3 (Queenstown) as well as Aviation. Crews worked for an extended period of time to extricate the two subjects heavily entrapped in the one truck. Unfortunately, three of the subjects succumbed to their injuries at the scene and the fourth subject refused treatment.

Route 404 remained closed for approximately 10 hours while the Maryland State Police did their reconstruction, and the wreckage was cleaned up by crews from Jess Jr’s and Sons, 3D Environmental, MDE and Sonny Eaton.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -FATAL MVC -LONGWOODS ROAD -EASTON, MD.

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April 16, 2015 - Talbot Center dispatched Station 60 (Easton), Station 50 (Cordova), Paramedic 90 and Paramedic 96 for an MVC , reported serious with entrapment, on Longwoods Road in the area of Airport Road. Units arrived on location to find a concrete truck overturned in the roadway. After the lone occupant was extricated from the truck, he was transported to the Memorial Hospital at Easton. Once he was stabilized, he was then transported by Trooper 6 to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Maryland State Police. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this tragedy.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -MVC -SHORE HIGHWAY -HILLSBORO, MD.

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April 8, 2015 - Caroline dispatched Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro), Station 400 (Ridgely) and Paramedic 14 for an MVC on Shore Highway in the area of Ridgely Road. Units arrived on location to find a vehicle off of the roadway with the driver self-extricated. The lone occupant was transported to the Memorial Hospital at Easton with minor injuries.

The cause of the accident was investigated by the Maryland State Police.

March 29, 2015 - Queen Anne’s County dispatched Station 4 (Goodwill), Station 5 (Church Hill), Station 3 (Queenstown), Talbot County Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro) and several Paramedic Units for an MVC involving a bus on Route 301 in the area of Route 304. Units arrived on location to find a bus and car involved with both on fire. The driver of the car was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center by Trooper 6. The driver of the bus was transported to a local facility with minor injuries and the passengers refused treatment at the scene.

The cause of the accident was investigated by the Maryland State Police.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -TRAINING AND CONTROLLED BURN -LAUREL DE

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March 28, 2015 - On March 28, 2015, members from Laurel, Sharptown, and Delmar participated in joined training and controlled burn.

February 28, 2015 - Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro), Station 300 (Denton) and Station 400 (Ridgely) conducted a controlled burn of an abandon farm house today.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -MVC WITH VEHICLE IN THE WATER -KINGSTON LANDING -EASTON, MD.

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February 27, 2015 - At approximately 11:50 Pm Talbot Center dispatched Station 50 (Cordova), Station 60 (Easton), Paramedic 90, Paramedic 96 and Station 200 (Preston) for a car in the water with possible entrapment at Kingston Landing. Units arrived on location to find one vehicle in the river approximately 60 feet off shore with the driver still in it. Once the driver was extricated he was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center by Trooper 6. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Talbot Sheriff Department.

Caroline County Paramedic 17 also assisted on the scene.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -MVC WITH INJURIES -HOBBS ROAD -DENTON, MD.

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February 20, 2015 - Caroline dispatched Station 300 (Denton) and Paramedic 392 for an MVC with possible entrapment on Hobbs Road. Units arrived on location to find a single vehicle into a tree with the driver still inside. The lone occupant was transported to the Memorial Hospital at Easton with minor injuries.

Officer 315 (D. Porter) had command.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -ANIMAL RESCUE -LEE HAVEN ROAD -EASTON, MD.

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February 19, 2015 - Talbot Center dispatched Station 60 (Easton) and Paramedic 96 for a dog fallen through the ice at the end of Radcliff Manor Lane. While units were responding Talbot Center advised the best access would be from the property at the end of Lee Haven Road. Tower 61 requested Station 40 (St. Michaels) be added to the call. Units arrived on location to find a yellow lab approximately 250 feet off shore. Two firefighters from Station 40 entered the water and were able to successfully rescue the dog. Once it was back on shore the dog was transported to a local animal hospital by the Talbot County Humane Society and was reported to be in good health.

February 18, 2015 - Talbot Center dispatched Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro) and Paramedic 90 for an MVC with rollover on Lewistown Road in the area of East Blades Road. Units arrived on location to find one vehicle overturned with the lone occupant out of the vehicle. He was transported to the Memorial Hospital at Easton with minor injuries.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -MVC -BLACK DOG ALLEY -EASTON, MD.

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February 6, 2015 - At approximately 3:10 PM Talbot Center dispatched Station 60 (Easton) and Paramedic 90 for an MVC, School Bus into a ditch on Black Dog Alley. Units arrived on location to find one bus in the ditch with 24 students on board. No students were injured but the driver of the bus was transported to the Memorial Hospital at Easton for precautionary reasons. The cause of the accident is being investigated by the Talbot County Sheriff’s Department.

February 4, 2015 - At approximately 3:05 PM Caroline dispatched Station 400 (Ridgely), Station 300 (Denton), Station 600 (Greensboro), Paramedic 391, Ambulance 492 and Paramedic 10 for an MVC involving an overturned tractor-trailer on River Road in the area of Holly Road. While units were responding, Caroline advised the actual location was going to be River Road and Holsinger Lane. Units arrived on location to find a tractor-trailer loaded with stone overturned in a private driveway. The driver on the truck was transported to the Memorial Hospital at Easton with minor injuries.

January 30, 2015 - At approximately 3:15 PM Talbot Center dispatched Station 50 (Cordova), Station 60 (Easton), Paramedic 90 and Caroline County Paramedic 13 for an MVC, reported serious with entrapment on Matthewstown Road in the area of Councell Road. Units arrived on location to find two vehicles in the roadway with extensive damage, a tractor-trailer on the shoulder with minimal damage and all occupants self-extricated. All patients refused treatment at the scene.

The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Maryland State Police.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -MINOR MVC -KINGSTON ROAD -EASTON, MD.

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January 22, 2015 - 1/22/15 – Talbot Center dispatched Station 60 (Easton) and Paramedic 90 for an MVC on Kingston Road in the area of the bridge. Units arrived on location to find a single vehicle on the bridge with minor damage to the front end. The lone occupant was transported to the Memorial Hospital at Easton with minor injuries.

January 21, 2015 - Shortly after 5 AM Dorchester Central dispatched Station 61 (Linkwood-Salem) and Station 1-1 (Rescue FC) for an MVC involving a tractor-trailer on Route 50 in the area of Beaver Neck Road. Units arrived on location to find a loaded propane tanker overturned in the ditch. Several other companies were added to the Rescue Box to assist. The driver of the truck was transported to Dorchester General with minor injuries. Route 50 remained closed in both directions while MDE, Sharp Energy and Jess Jr’s. and Sons cleaned up the scene.

January 20, 2015 - Caroline dispatched Station 600 (Greensboro), Station 700 (Goldsboro), Paramedic 17 and Ambulance 492 for a subject with burns. Units arrived on location to find a single patient with severe burns to his hands. He was transported to the Burn Center in Baltimore, Maryland by Trooper 6.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -MVC -ROUTE 404&ROUTE 480-HILLSBORO, MD.

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January 19, 2015 - Caroline dispatched Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro) and Station 400 (Ridgely) for an MVC, reported serious, at the intersection of Route 404 and Route 480. Units arrived on location to find two vehicles involved. A total of 4 patients were transported to the Memorial Hospital at Easton with minor injuries.

The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Maryland State Police.

January 6, 2015 - At approximately 12:20 PM Talbot Center dispatched Station 60 (Easton) and Paramedic 90 for an MVC with rollover on Chapel Road just prior to Three Bridge Branch Road. Units arrived on location to find one vehicle overturned in the field. The lone occupant of the vehicle was transported to the Memorial Hospital at Easton with minor injuries.

January 4, 2015 - At approximately 5:05 AM Talbot Center dispatched Station 50 (Cordova) and Paramedic 96 for an MVC with rollover on Matthewstown Road in the area of Turkey Creek Road. Units arrived on location to find a single vehicle overturned in the ditch. The driver had self-extricated and refused treatment at the scene. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Maryland State Police.

December 24, 2014 - 12/24/14 – Queen Anne’s County dispatched Station 5 (Church Hill) and Station 6 (Sudlersville) for an MVC with rollover on Route 301 in the area of Route 19. Units arrived on location to find a tractor-trailer loaded with bananas overturned off of the roadway. Station 1 (Kent Island) was added to the Rescue Box to assist with pumping the diesel fuel from the saddle tanks. The driver of the truck refused treatment at the scene.

Crews from Jess Jr’s. and Sons worked until almost mid-night cleaning up the wreckage.

December 17, 2014 - Caroline dispatched Station 300 (Denton), Station 400 (Ridgely), Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro), Paramedic 13 and Paramedic 392 for an MVC involving a School Bus on New Bridge Road in the area of Tuckahoe Springs. Units arrived on location to find an SUV and bus involved, with the driver of the SUV entrapped. Once extrication was complete, the driver was transported by Trooper 6 to PRMC in Salisbury. All of the students and the driver of the bus were uninjured.

The cause of the accident is being investigated by the Maryland State Police.

December 6, 2014 - The Preston VFC (Station 200) conducted a controlled burn of an abandon structure on Stadium Road. Crews from Station 200 (Preston), Station 100 (Federalsburg), Station 300 (Denton), Station 60 (Easton), Station 6 (Hurlock) and Station 5 (Church Hill) practiced with interior and exterior fire attacks before allowing the structure to burn completely. Despite the cold temperatures and heavy rain there was an awesome turn out by all.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -MVC WITH INJURIES -ROUTE 309-EASTON, MD.

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December 6, 2014 - Talbot Center dispatched Station 60 (Easton), Station 50 (Cordova), Paramedic 90 and Paramedic 96 for an MVC with possible ejection on Route 309 in the area of Hyde Park. Units arrived on location to find two vehicles off the roadway into the woods with a total of 8 patients. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Maryland State Police.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -SERIOUS MVC -ROUTE 328-CORDOVA, MD.

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November 29, 2014 - At approximately 1:50 PM Talbot Center dispatched Station 50 (Cordova), Station 60 (Easton), Paramedic 90 and Paramedic 96 for an MVC, reported head-on, at the intersection of Route 328 and Tuckahoe Landing Road. Units arrived on location to find two vehicles involved. One patient was transported by Trooper 4 to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center and all other patients refused treatment at the scene.

The cause of the accident is being investigated by the Maryland State Police.

November 25, 2014 - Queen Anne’s County dispatched Station 5 (Church Hill) for an MVC with injuries on Route 301 in the area of Route 302. Units arrived on location to find a tractor trailer into the edge of the woods. Officer 501 (T. Williams) established command and requested Station 1 (Kent Island) for their Pump-Off Trailer and MDE.

The driver was transported to a local facility with minor injuries and Jess Jr’s. and Sons from Cambridge, Maryland were requested to remove the wreckage.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -SERIOUS MVC -NEW BRIDGE RD. -DENTON, MD.

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October 22, 2014 - At approximately 9:15 AM Caroline dispatched Station 300 (Denton) and Paramedic 13 for an MVC with injuries on New Bridge Road (Rt. 328) at Saulsbury Road. Units arrived on location to find two vehicles involved with one driver self-extricated and the second driver heavily entrapped. Officer 316 (D. Higgs) established command and requested an additional Rescue from Station 400 (Ridgely) and requested Aviation. Due to weather conditions, Aviation was down so the entrapped driver was transported to PRMC by Paramedic 13 and later transferred to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore. The second driver was transported to the Memorial Hospital at Easton with minor injuries. The cause of the accident is being investigated by the Maryland State Police.

October 9, 2014 - At approximately 7:30 AM Caroline dispatched Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro), Station 400 (Ridgely), Station 300 (Denton), Paramedic 13 and Paramedic 392 for an MVC, reported serious with entrapment at the intersection of Shore Highway and Ridgely Road. Officer 803 (C. McNeal) arrived on location, reported two tractor trailers involved in a rear end style collision with heavy entrapment and established “Shore Highway” command.

While crews worked vigorously to extricate the passenger from the mangled wreckage of the cab, Command requested an additional Rescue from Station 50 (Cordova), a Paramedic Unit from Queen Anne’s County and Trooper 6. The drivers of both tractor trailers refused treatment at the scene and the passenger from one of the trucks was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland where he succumbed to his injuries

Command requested the Pump-Off Trailer from Station 1 (Kent Island) and MDE to assist with clean up. Jess Jr’s. and Sons responded to clean up the wreckage from the tractor trailers and Knotts’ Towing was called to remove a vehicle from a minor MVC that resulted from this accident.

The cause of the accident was investigated by the Maryland State Police while the Caroline Sheriff’s Department, Ridgely PD and SHA assisted with traffic control. Shore Highway remained closed for approximately 8 hours while the scene was cleaned up.

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone effected by this tragedy. Once again, Route 404 has proven to be one of the deadliest roads in Maryland.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT -EASTON, MD.

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October 9, 2014 - At approximately 11:15 AM Talbot Center dispatched Station 60 (Easton) and Station 50 (Cordova) for a subject pinned in a piece of construction equipment by a fallen tree at 9697 Goldsborough Neck Road. Chief 61 (S. Jones) arrived on location, reported an excavator with a tree on top of it with the operator pinned in the cab and Officer 601 (S. Jones) established command. Crews worked to stabilize the tree so they could extricate the patient and Aviation was requested. Once extrication was complete the subject was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center by Trooper 1.

September 10, 2014 - Caroline dispatched Station 700 (Goldsboro), Station 56 (Marydel) and Paramedic 17 for an MVC with rollover on Henderson Road in the area of Melville Road. Units arrived on location to find a tractor trailer hauling live chickens overturned in the edge of a field. Officer 717 (D. Wothers) established command and requested Delaware Station 48 (Felton) and DNREC to assist with pumping the fuel from the saddle tanks. The driver refused treatment at the scene. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Maryland State Police.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -MVC IN SHARPTOWN

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July 26, 2014 - At approximately 11:30PM, Sharptown Fire Department was alerted for an MVC with injuries at the intersection of Little Water and Main St. While en-route they were advised that the Wicomico County Sheriffs Dept. was on scene. Emergency crews arrived to find a single vehicle that had went through the barriers, and into some trees. Before anyone arrived, the patient had left the scene of the accident. Firefighters searched over the area on land and in the river until advised by police that the subject had been located.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -STRUCTURE FIRE -ELIZABETH ST. -SALISBURY

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July 8, 2014 - As Truck 2 was finishing up a working vehicle fire in the parking lot of Boscov's, Wicomico Central alerted Salisbury Fire Dept for a trash fire on Elizabeth St. The fire was quickly upgraded to a structure fire and Stations 1, 2, and 16 were alerted. Crews arrived to find 2 garages involved in the fire. Firefighters had to battle not only the fire but the extreme heat of the afternoon. Firefighters from all three stations responded and were able to quickly suppress the fire.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -VEHICLE FIRE AT BOSCOVS

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July 8, 2014 - Just before 4PM on July 8, Wicomico Central alerted Salisbury Station 2 of a working vehicle fire in the parking lot behind Boscov's. Firefighters from Truck 2 arrived to find a pick-up truck with fire in the bed and working into the cab. The fire was quickly extinguished and as the crew was packing up, they were alerted to assist Station 16 and Station 1 with a structure fire on Elizabeth St.

June 23, 2014 - On Monday June, 23 2014 at 5:14PM, Wicomico Central alerted Salisbury Fire Department of an accident with rescue on Parker Rd. Units arrived on location to find a single vehicle accident with one person trapped in the vehicle. EMS personnel started patient care while firefighters went to work on the removal of the patient. Extraction took just over 30 minutes and one patient was transported to PRMC. Parker Rd. was shut down during the incident.

The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Dept.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -ACCIDENT WITH RESCUE -NAYLOR ST. -SALISBURY

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June 21, 2014 - At 930 on June 21, 2014, Wicomico Central alerted Salisbury Fire Dept. of a accident with rescue at the intersection of Naylor St. and Rt. 13. Crews arrived to find a 2 vehicle accident with one person unable to get out of the car. Firefighters removed both doors and the center post to remove the patient. Two people were transported to PRMC. Traffic was diverted for the duration of the incident.

June 5, 2014 - On Thursday evening June the 5th at 1751 hours the Laurel, Delmar, and Sharptown Fire Departments were dispatched for a structure fire on Mount Pleasant Rd near Bethel. Captain Dwayne Chaffinch was in the area and arrived on scene to confirm a working fire. Asst. Chief Steve Brittingham responded in Command 81 and arrived next assuming command of incident. E/T 1402 arrived first and was directed to the rear of the structure to help free up the driveway for Tower 81. Their crew advanced a hose line in thru the rear and started fire extinguishment. E 81-4 arrived next under the direction of Asst. Chief Tim West. Asst. Chief West was giving Operations of the incident. His crew advanced a backup line in thru the rear to assist Sharptowns crew. E/T 74-2 arrived under direction of Fire Chief Andrew Rementer. His crew pulled a third hose line and knocked fire down in the front of the structure. Tower 81 arrives and backs into the driveway and sets up to go to work. E 74-3 arrives and assists their firefighters already on scene. E/T 81-5 arrives and provides water and additional manpower. Command requested an additional tanker company and rescue bringing station 71 (Blades) to the scene. One additional tanker was requested, so dispatch sent tanker 608 (Parsonsburg) from station 74 to the scene. Blades crews arrive and assist in extensive overhaul.

Several times interior crews reported the fire was knocked down and had no visible fire, but still had extensive heat conditions. We finally got the answer when the owners arrived on scene and advised us that the home was originally 1 story, and the second floor was added later, and there was a 2 foot void space with HVAC and pipes for second floor utilities. Firefighters were then able to obtain while there was so much heat upstairs with no visible fire as it was in the void space. Crews then opened up the exterior walls, and cut the ceilings with saws due to being tongue and groove hard wood celling/floor to make access to finally extinguish the fire. Command was able to place the incident under control in approx. 2 hours; however Laurel and Sharptown crews remained on scene til 2154 hours. The cause of the fire is to be determined. Thanks to all the Departments on scene for their hard work, and the stations that provided stand-bys through the incident.

May 11, 2014 - At approximately 4:25 PM Talbot Center dispatched Station 50 (Cordova), Station 60 (Easton), Paramedic 90 and Paramedic 96 for an MVC, reported serious with rollover, on Chapel Road in the area of Three Bridge Branch Road. Units arrived on location to find two vehicles involved, one in the roadway with heavy front end damage and one overturned in the field.

Officer 502 (L. Larmore) had command.

The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Talbot County Sheriff’s Dept.

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ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -GARAGE FIRE -MARDELA

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April 29, 2014 - Story and Video to follow.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -HOUSE FIRE -LAUREL DE

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April 27, 2014 - At approx. 0237 AM the LFD was alerted for a fire nature unknown at the Laurel middle school. Shortly after dispatch the call was re-alerted and upgraded to a working structure fire, in the area of 213 thru 550 east 6thstreet. The upgraded alarm added station 74 (Delmar) and station 14 (Sharptown). Fire Chief Keith LeCates responded in command 81, and arrived on scene to find a working fire in a 2 ½ story wood frame structure. E 81-4 arrives and is directed to drop a 5 inch supply line at the hydrant, and pull past the structure leaving room for a truck company. E 81-3 arrives and stages at the hydrant. E 74-3 arrives and crew assists Laurel firefighters with fire suppression. Truck 14 arrives and sets up on the A & D corner of the structure. E 1404 arrives and lays an additional 5 inch line to supply their truck. Tower 81 arrives and sets up on the A & B corner. Additional companies were called into the scene to provide manpower for the extensive operation from station 71 (Blades) and station 77 (Georgetown). Station 79 (Gumboro) provided a stand-by in Laurel for the duration of this incident. Firefighters worked for approx. 3 hours to bring the incident under control. Despite their efforts the House was a total loss and is under investigation by the Fire Marshalls office as possible Arson.

Story by D. Chaffinch

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -NATURAL COVER FIRE -RIVERTON RD. -MARDELA

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March 15, 2014 - On March 15 at 2:15PM Wicomico Central alerted Station 9 Mardela of a natural cover fire on Riverton Rd. Engine crews from Station 74 Delmar and Dorchester Station 11 Vienna were standing by for Mardela and responded to the scene. Deputy 74 took command and after determining the size of the fire, requested 4 more brush trucks. Crews from Sharptown, Hebron, Delmar, and Eldorado responded to assist with the fire.

March 13, 2014 - Talbot Center dispatched the Sheriff Department for a tractor-trailer stuck under the old railroad bridge on Route 303 in the area of Route 309. Units arrived on location to find a UPS tractor-trailer wedged under the bridge. Crews from UPS offloaded the packages from the damaged trailers onto another truck. The wreckage was removed by Knotts Towing and Ridgely Auto Sales.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -BRUSH FIRE SANDOMINGO RD -SANDOMINGO

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March 1, 2014 - On March 1st Wicomico Central alerted Sharptown of a field fire on SanDomingo Rd. Brush 14 and Engine 1404 Responded and once on scene Chief White established Command. A brush truck from Station 9 Mardela was requested to assist. Also responding was Rescue Engine 14 and Ambulance A14. Fire had gotten from the field into a patch of trees on a ditch and suppression efforts were hampered by a large brier patch.

February 23, 2014 - Station 400 (Ridgely), Station 600 (Greensboro) and Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro) conducted a controlled burn of an abandon structure on Hollsinger Lane. Crews were able to practice roof ventilation prior to the structure being burnt.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -VEHICLE IN THE CHOPTANK RIVER -GREENSBORO, MD.

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February 23, 2014 - Caroline dispatched Station 600 (Greensboro) for a service call at the Greensboro Boat Ramp. Units arrived on location to find one pick-up and boat trailer completely submerged into the river. Officer 615 (F. Gowen) established command and requested the Dive Team from Station 200 (Preston). Divers assisted Knotts Towing with removing the vehicle from the river.

February 11, 2014 - Caroline dispatched Station 400 (Ridgely), Paramedic 16, Paramedic 17 and Talbot County Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro) for an MVC with entrapment, involving a bus, on Oakland Road in the area of Benedictine Road. Chief 4 arrived (M. Jarboe) on location to find a van that had rear ended a bus.

Officer 417 (M. Jarboe) established command, requested Aviation, and due to the heavy entrapment of the driver in the van, Command requested additional Rescue equipment. Several crews worked together to extricate the van driver while EMS crews evaluated the passengers on the bus. The driver of the van was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center by Trooper 6 and a total of 7 patients were transported to local facilities by Talbot County Special Unit 11 and Paramedic 90.

February 10, 2014 - Queen Anne’s County dispatched Station 4 (Goodwill) and Station 5 (Church Hill) for an MVC with entrapment, involving a tractor-trailer, on Route 213 in the area of Brick School House Road. Units arrived on location to find one tractor-trailer overturned with the driver self-extricated. Station 1 (Kent Island) was added to the call for their Hazmat/Pump-Off Trailer. Crews drilled both saddle tanks and pumped off the diesel fuel to prevent any leaks.

The driver of the truck was transported to Chester River Hospital in Chestertown with minor injuries.

The Maryland State Police are investigating the cause of the accident.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -ACCIDENT WITH INJURIES -RT54 AND OLD RACETRACK RD -DELMAR

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February 6, 2014 - Just after 5:30 PM Sussex EOC alerted Delmar FD of an accident with injuries at the intersection of RT54 and Racetrack Rd. This was the third call for the district for Delmar EMS. Sharptown EMS was called to assist with transporting patients. Two patients ware transported to PRMC.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -ACCIDENT WITH INJURIES -RT13 AND NAYLOR ST. -SALISBURY

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February 6, 2014 - On Feb 6th, just before 1PM, Wicomico Central alerted Salisbury FD of a accident with injuries at the intersection of Rt13 and Naylor St. Firefighters had to utilize the Jaws of Life and Ocutters to extract one patient from a vehicle. One patient was transported to PRMC.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -HOUSE FIRE -WESTSIDE

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January 29, 2014 - Just before 5:30 AM, Westside FD was alerted of a house fire on Turner Ln. Firefighters arrived to find a working fire. Additional crews were called from surrounding stations to standby and assist at the scene, including: Mardela, Delmar, Sharptown, Salisbury, Laurel

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -KENT COUNTY MD HOUSE FIRE 8500BROADNECK RD.

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January 27, 2014 - At approximately 0430 hours, Kent Central Alarm alerted Fire Box 60-4 for the working house fire at 8500 Broadneck Rd, Chestertown. The caller advised of vehicles in the driveway with possible rescue. He was not able to get an answer at the door.

First units on the scene advised of fire showing from the Bravo-Charlie corner. Due to manpower limitations, Command 6 (Chief Neal) requested a second alarm. Following a primary search, it was found the only occupant was a dog that was found, deceased.

Several handlines were stretched and the fire was quickly placed under contol. Secondary searches were also negative. Units were on the scene for about two and a half hours. The Red Cross was notified to lend assistance to the occupants.

Companies on the scene included Chestertown, Kennedyville, Rock Hall, Betterton, and Millington from Kent County and Church Hill and Crumpton from Queen Annes County. The Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating.

January 25, 2014 - At 1956 hours, Kent County Central Alarm dispatched Box 20-7 (Millington) for the structure fire at 11659 Caroll Clark Rd outside of Millington. Assistant Chief Morales was first on the scene advising a small barn fully involved. Upon checking further, it was a tin aminal shelter with several stalls in it and it was fully involved.

As units started supression, it was learned that a dog had run into the structure and had not come out. The animal was later found deceased.

Units made quick work of extinguishment and overhaul and were back in quarters in one and a half hours. Mutual aid was received from Galena, Kennedyville, and Chestertown Fire Depts. in Kent MD. Also from Sudlersville and Crumpton Fire Depts from Queen Annes Co., and Clayton in Kent County DE.

Cause of the fire is believed to be an electric heater placed in the barn to keep two dogs warm.

January 21, 2014 - At 0832 hours, companies were alerted for a house fire in the area of 34170 Golts Rd. Initial caller advised smoke and flames from the single family dwelling. Units arrived to find heavy smoke showing from a house that is located back a driveway several hundred feet long.

Smoke was pushing from the structure and all the roof eves. Flames were visible from the area of the wall on the ''Bravo'' side around a cement block chimney. After the fire was extinguished on the exterior walls, fire was located in the attic area. Fire was extinguished, and extensive over haul was necessary throughout the one story house. Water supply was accomplised via tankers and LDH to the scene.

Mutual aid was received from many companies from Maryland and Delaware. Maryland State Fire Marshal's office is investigating.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -HOUSE FIRE -NEW BRIDGE ROAD -DENTON, MD.

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January 13, 2014 - At approximately 4:30 PM Caroline dispatched Station 300 (Denton), Station 400 (Ridgely), Talbot County Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro) and Station 50 (Cordova) for a working structure fire at 8980 New Bridge Road. Units arrived on location to find a two story, wood framed structure with heavy smoke showing. The crew from Engine 302 made an aggressive interior attack on the blaze resulting in a quick knock. Units remained on scene for approximately 1 ½ hours doing extensive overhaul.

The cause of the fire is being investigated by the State Fire Marshall’s Office.

January 10, 2014 - Talbot Center dispatched Station 50 (Cordova) and Paramedic 90 for a 10-50 PI, vehicle vs. a school bus, on Chapel Road in the area of Kittys Corner Road. Units arrived on location to find one pickup with heavy front end damage and a Talbot County School Bus with minor damage. Three patients were transported to the Memorial Hospital at Easton with minor injuries.

The Talbot County Sheriff’s Department is conducting the investigation on the cause of the accident.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -HOUSE FIRE -PRISCILLA ST. -SALISBURY

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January 9, 2014 - Just after 2pm Wicomico Central alerted Salisbury FD of a house fire on Priscilla St. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the eve of the house. Firefighters were able to quickly find and extinguish the fire.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -KENT COUNTY BOX 50-1APARTMENT BUILDING 207N. MAIN ST BETTERTON

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January 9, 2014 - On January 9, 2014, at 0051 hours, Kent County Communications alerted Fire Box 50-1 for the apartment building fire at 207 N. Main St in Betterton. Initial reports were multiple calls of a working alarm and all parties were out of the structure. Fire Police 5-2 was first on the scene reporting a working alarm with a well involved building and one injured person who had jumped from the building with a leg injury. Suppression units arrived and started an interior attack only to quickly find that the water supply was hampered by frozen hydrants. They were forced to back out unitl a water supply could be established. EMS arrived on the scene and requested MSP Aviation for the injured person who had jumped. After a period of time, water supply was established by taking a back hoe and breaking the ice on the Chesapeake Bay. By that time, the fire had grown to be beyond control. A secondary water supply was then established utilizing a tanker shuttle and two 4,000 gallon porta-tanks with a 1/2 mile lay to the scene. A defensive attack was completed by Chestertown's Tower 6, Rock Hall's Truck 7, and Sudlersville's Quint 6. Chief 5 (James Price) had Command of the two alarm fire. The building and contents were a total loss. Eight families were displaced by the fire and are being assisted by the Red Cross. Before units cleared, an excavator was brought in to tear down the remaining standing structure.

Units from all Kent County stations, and some companies from Queen Annes, Cecil, Caroline and Talbot Counties of Maryland assisted on the call. Units from New Castle and Kent Counties in Delaware also provided assistance.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -HOUSE FIRE -CHURCH LANE -CORDOVA, MD.

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January 7, 2014 - At approximately 10:55 AM with a temperature of 11 degrees and a wind chill of -5 degrees, Talbot Center dispatched Station 50 (Cordova), Station 60 (Easton), Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro), and Paramedic 90 for a working house fire at 12176 Church Lane. Chief 60 arrived on location to find a single family dwelling, fully involved. Officer 601 (S. Jones) established command, requested a 2nd Alarm and advised it would be a defensive attack only. Crews were able to quickly knock the bulk of the fire and then move to the interior to finish extinguishing the blaze. Command was transferred to Officer 501 (M. Secrist) upon his arrival.

Engine 52 and Brush 66 set up a draft site in a pond about a mile down the road to supply the water shuttle. Units remained on the scene for approximately 3 hours for overhaul. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshall’s Office.

January 4, 2014 - Despite the cold temps, crews from Station 60 (Easton) and Station 50 (Cordova) conducted a controlled burn of several barns on Forest Landing Road. Units remained on location for approximately 2 hours.

January 3, 2014 - At approximately 1:10 PM Talbot Center dispatched Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro) and Paramedic 90 for a 10-50 PI on Shore Highway in the area of Dulin road. Chief 80 (C. Morgan) arrived on location to find two vehicles involved with extensive damage to both. After patient evaluation, Aviation was requested as well as an addition Paramedic Unit and Engine from Station 50 (Cordova). Two patients were transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center by Trooper 6 and a third patient was transport to the Memorial Hospital at Easton with minor injuries.

The cause of the accident is being investigated by the Maryland State Police.

December 26, 2013 - Talbot Center dispatched Station 60, Paramedic 90 and Paramedic 96 for a 10-50 PI with rollover on Dover Road in the area of Dover Neck Road. Units arrived on location to find one vehicle overturned with the driver still inside. Crews stabilized the vehicle and extricated the patient which was transported to the Memorial Hospital at Easton with minor injuries.

December 23, 2013 - At approximately 12:15 PM Caroline dispatched Station 600 (Greensboro) and Station 700 (Goldsboro) for an MVC with rollover, involving a tractor-trailer, on Greensboro Road in the area of Union Road. Units arrived on location to find one tractor-trailer loaded with farm equipment overturned in the field. Officer 616 (B. Biddle) established command. The driver of the truck refused treatment and the scene was turned over to the Maryland State Police.

Crews from Jess Jr. and Sons up righted the wreckage after the saddle tanks were pumped off by MDE. Greensboro Road was fully reopened at approximately 8:00 PM.

The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Maryland State Police.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -MVC WITH ROLLOVER -RT13 -SALISBURY

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December 12, 2013 - At approx. 1:30PM Wicomico Central alerted Salisbury Fire Dept. of a MVC with rollover and rescue. Crews arrived to find a work van on its side, with the occupant out of the vehicle and the other vehicle involved still had the occupant inside. Salisbury EMS transported one patient to PMRC. Part of RT 13 Northbound was shut down during the incident.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -MVC WITH ROLLOVER -RUM RIDGE RD

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November 29, 2013 - Just after 4PM Wicomico Central alerted Station 74 of a MVC with rollover on Rum Ridge Rd. Crews arrived to find a vehicle that had overturned and broke a pole. One patient was transported to PRMC. Run Ridge Rd was shut down during the incident.

November 11, 2013 - At 1839 hours on November 11, 2013, Kent County Central Alarm alerted Fire Box 70-3 for a house fire at 4523 Piney Neck Road, outside of Rock Hall.

As units marked on radio, they were advised the caller advised of fire through the roof of an occupied dwelling with all occupants removed from the house. Units arriving confirmed the report.

Units were hampered by water supply issues initially and a strong wind blowing in off the Chesapeake Bay. Following a brief interior attack, Command 7 ordered an evacuation of the structure and a switch was made to a defensive attack.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -HOUSE FIRE ON BAKER ST. -SALISBURY

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November 9, 2013 - At just before 10am, Wicomico Central alerted Salisbury Fire Department of a house fire on Baker St. Firefighters arrived to find fire at the rear of the house, and were able to quickly control the fire. Extensive overhaul was done to ensure that the fire had not spread to the rest of the house.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -199124′INTERNATIONAL SKIMMER FOR SALE

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November 9, 2013 - The Sharptown Volunteer Fire Department has for sale a 1991 24′ International Skimmer with a 1999 115hp Mariner Motor and the trailer.

November 6, 2013 - Caroline dispatched Station 400 (Ridgely) and Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro) for an MVC with rollover and ejection on Oakland Road in the area of Sparks Road. Chief 4 (M. Jarboe) arrived on location to find one vehicle overturned in the field with one patient ejected. Office 417 (M. Jarboe) established command and requested Aviation. Engine 401 established a Landing Zone at the Ridgely Airport for Trooper 6, however Paramedics declared the patient a “Priority 4” and Aviation was cancelled.

On behalf of Delmarva Fire Photography, I would like to offer our condolences to everyone affected by this tragedy.

November 4, 2013 - Queen Anne’s County dispatched Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro) and Station 4 (Goodwill) for an MVC with rollover and entrapment on Route 309 in the area of Horseshoe Road. Units arrived on location to find one vehicle overturned in the edge of the woods with the driver still in the vehicle. After further investigation it was determined the driver was not entrapped and only suffered minor injuries. Station 80 units handled the call and all Station 4 units were cancelled.

The cause of the accident is being investigated by the Maryland State Police.

November 1, 2013 - Wicomico Central dispatched Salisbury Station 2, Station 16, Paramedic 2 and Paramedic 16 for an MVC with RESCUE on Business Route 13 in the area of the Family Dollar. Units arrived on location to find two vehicles involved with a pole across the roadway. Two patients were transported to local facilities with minor injuries. All lanes remained closed for the duration of the call.

October 28, 2013 - Caroline dispatched Station 400 (Ridgely) and Talbot County Station 80 (Queen Anne-Hillsboro) for an MVC reported serious with entrapment on Shore Highway in the area of Thawley Road. Chief 4 (B. Utz) arrived on location and advised the actual location of the accident was in the intersection of Holly Road and Shore Highway. Officer 415 (B. Utz) established command and confirmed no entrapment. Two patients were transported to local facilities with minor injuries. Shore Highway remained closed in both directions for the duration of the call.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -CAR FIRE -LAUREL DE.

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October 26, 2013 - Just after 7PM, Sussex EOC alerted Laurel Fire Dept. of a vehicle fire on Chestnut St. Crews arrived to find a working car fire. Firefighters quickly suppressed the fire. Units were on scene for about 30 mins.

October 19, 2013 - Caroline dispatched Station 300 (Denton) and Station 600 (Greensboro) for an MVC with rollover and entrapment on Shore Highway in the area of Mitchell Road. Units arrived on location to find one vehicle off the roadway with the driver entrapped. Crews extricated the single occupant and she was transported to the Memorial Hospital at Easton with minor injuries.

The cause of the accident is being investigated by the Maryland State Police.

October 15, 2013 - Caroline dispatched Station 600 (Greensboro) and Station 700 (Goldsboro) for an MVC, vehicle into a structure with entrapment on Boyce Mill Road in the area of Drapers Mill Road. Units arrived on location to find one vehicle into two buildings with the driver entrapped. Once extrication was completed the driver was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center by Trooper 1.

October 14, 2013 - On October 14th Station 700 (Goldsboro), Station 600 (Greensboro) and Station 56 (Marydel) participated in a controlled burn of an abandon structure. Units remained on the scene for approximately 2 hours.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -MVC WITH INJURIES -RT13 -SALISBURY

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October 11, 2013 - Story to follow...

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -MVC WITH ROLLOVER -NORRIS TWILLEY RD.

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October 9, 2013 - On October 9th, just before 5:30PM,Wicomico Central alerted Sharptown Fire Dept. of a accident with rollover on Norris Twilley Rd. Firefighters and EMS arrived to find a single vehicle on its roof, with the occupant out of the vehicle. Firefighters stabilized the vehicle while EMS personnel checked out the patient and obtained a refusal. Units cleared the scene by 6PM.

ON LOCATION WITH DMV FIRE -HOUSE FIRE -LINCOLN STREET -DENTON, MD.

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September 30, 2013 - At approximately 8:25 PM Caroline dispatched Station 300 (Denton), Station 400 (Ridgely), Station 600 (Greensboro) and Station 100 (Federalsburg) for a house fire at 607 Lincoln St. Units arrived to find a house well involved. Crews made a quick knock on the blaze keeping it from extending into a neighboring exposure.

The Box was placed under control in approximately 30 minutes. Crews remained on the scene for approximately 3 hours for extensive overhaul and to assist the Maryland State Fire Marshall’s Office with their investigation.